For the purpose of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
EXOTIC ANIMAL. Any animal that is not endemic to the state, or one which is not commonly kept as a domestic pet in the state.
FAIR PROJECT. Any project undertaken by a person 18 years old or younger who is actively involved in 4H or Future Farmers of America where the goal of the project is to exhibit, show, sell, auction or other termination of the project is accomplished at the Paulding County Fair.
FARM ANIMAL. Any domestic species of animal that is kept and raised for use as food or in the production of food or in the operation of a farm and is not a house pet such as a dog, cat or similar animal. FARM ANIMALS include horses, ponies, goats, pigs and cows, fowl as well as any animals listed in a particular category of permitted animals with respect to impacts on nearby properties, including noise, odors, safety hazards or other nuisances.
HOME USE. Any purpose for keeping farm animals.
STRICTLY PROHIBITED ANIMALS. Animals that are never permitted to be housed, raised or otherwise kept in the village. They include, but are not limited to, horses, male fowl and poultry over six months old, swine, peahens, peacocks, guinea fowl, exotic animals other than fowl and poultry not otherwise prohibited hereinabove, deer, antelope, bears, llama, alpaca, equine, bison, nor any animal which weighs in excess of 200 pounds, unless said animal is an otherwise authorized dog. No animals shall be kept for breeding and only chickens may be kept for egg laying purposes.
(Ord. 1569-19, passed 10-7-2019)